Salim Iqbal
Salim Iqbal | |
|---|---|
| Born | Iqbal Hussain (1931 – 8 April 1996) Saleem Hussain (1933 – 2 April 1996) (Two brothers music composers duo) |
| Died | 2 April 1996 (younger brother died) 8 April 1996 (older brother died) |
| Occupation | Music composers for Pakistani films |
| Years active | 1958 – 1980 |
Saleem Iqbal (1933 – 8 April 1996) was a Pakistani film music composers duo.
Early life
This duo comprised two brothers – the older brother Iqbal Hussain (1931 – 8 April 1996) and the younger one Saleem Hussain (1933 – 2 April 1996) – who composed music for over 30 films in Pakistan.[1][2] Both brothers were born in the residential neighbourhood of Bhati Gate, Lahore, British India.[1]
Career
During the 1940s, both brothers, who were in their teens at the time, used to stage the play Heer based on the epic love story of the 18th-century Sufi poet Waris Shah in the narrow streets of the Walled City of Lahore. The two brothers got their early training in the art of singing from their father Master Ilm Din, who was a local professional musician. Later, Saleem Hussain became associated with the film composer Feroz Nizami as his assistant, after the independence of Pakistan in 1947.[1]
Film songs
| Song title | Sung by | Lyrics by | Music by | Film notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sayyo Ni Mera Dil Dharkay[2] | Zubaida Khanum | Iqbal Hussain | Saleem Iqbal | This was their first career breakthrough hit song from film Sheikh Chilli (1958)[2][1] |
| Desaan Da Raja, Meray Babul Da Pyara, Veer Mera Ghori Charhia[2] | Zubaida Khanum and Naseem Begum | Iqbal Hussain | Saleem Iqbal | Their second big hit song which became so popular that it is still sung at wedding events even today. Film Kartar Singh (1959), film producer Saifuddin Saif.[2][1][3] |
| Peireen Beirrian Pazaiban Diyyan Paa Ke, Mahi Ne Teinun Lei Jana Ni | Naseem Begum and Nazir Begum | Waris Ludhianvi | Saleem Iqbal | Film Kartar Singh (1959)[3] |
| Gori Gori Chandani Di Thandi Thandi Chhaan Ni | Zubaida Khanum | Waris Ludhianvi | Saleem Iqbal | Film Kartar Singh (1959)[3] |
| Ajj Aakhan Waris Shah Nu, Kittay Qabaraan Vichon Bol[4] | Inayat Hussain Bhatti and Zubaida Khanum | Amrita Pritam[5] | Saleem Iqbal | Film Kartar Singh (1959)[3] |
| Ajj Mukk Gai Ae Ghaman Wali Shaam, Teinun Sada Pehla Salam[4] | Inayat Hussain Bhatti, Saleem Raza and Ali Bakhsh Zahoor | Saifuddin Saif | Saleem Iqbal | Film Kartar Singh (1959)[3][4] |
| Piya Naa Hi Aaye, Sakhi | Ustad Amanat Ali Khan and Noor Jehan | Saifuddin Saif | Saleem Iqbal | Film Darwaza (1962) |
| Dil Ke Afsane Nigahon Ki Zabaan Tak Pohnchay[4] | Noor Jehan | Ahmad Rahi | Salim Iqbal | Film Baaji (1963) |
| Chanda Tori Chandani Mein, Jia Jala Jaaye Re | Naseem Begum | Ahmad Rahi | Salim Iqbal | Film Baaji (1963). Naseem Begum won the 'Best Singer' Nigar Award for this song in 1963.[6] |
| Geo Dhola, Geo Dhola[4] | Noor Jehan | Hazin Qadri | Salim Iqbal | Film Phannay Khan (1965) |
| Ae Rah-e-Haq Ke Shaheedo Wafa Ki Tasweero | Noor Jehan | Mushir Kazmi | Salim Iqbal | Film Maadr-e-Watan (1966) |
| Jaan Bujh Ke Tuun Rah Mera Dakkia, Wey Mundia Tu Kehrey Pind Da | Noor Jehan | Khawaja Pervaiz | Salim Iqbal | Film Dukh Sajana Dey (1973) |
| Sahnu Nehar Waley Pull Te Bula Ke, Te Khowray Mahi Kithay Reh Gaya[4] | Noor Jehan | Rauf Sheikh | Saleem Iqbal | Film Dukh Sajana Dey (1973) |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Remembering composers Saleem and Iqbal". Business Recorder newspaper. 17 June 2006. Archived from the original on 6 February 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Saleem Iqbal - Film Music Directors". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 22 June 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Alan Goble. "Kartar Singh (1959 film)". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 9 January 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "118 songs in 32 films (Saleem Iqbal)". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 28 April 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ↑ Reginald Massey (4 November 2005). "Amrita Pritam — A poet passionate about the suffering of her Punjabi people". The Guardian newspaper. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ↑ "Pakistan's 'Oscars': The Nigar Awards". The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. 24 November 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
External links
- Salim Iqbal at IMDb